About Portland’s West Cafe
Owners Doug Smith and Sean Concannon opened Westcafe late July 2006 and created a beacon of hospitality in an up and coming neighborhood nestled between Portland State University and the Cultural District. Area businesses immediately welcomed the comfortable get-away from their offices for lunch and small business meetings & gatherings, while the new residents of the area’s condominiums have made Westcafe their staple. The menus paint a clearer picture of the cuisine chef Concannon prepares incorporating seasonal & local produce with Northwest products to convey a fresh & healthy dish.
Stop in and unwind in the comfortable environment and enjoy reasonably priced meals and wine selections. Off street parking is available evenings & weekends, though street parking can still be found. Convenient to get to from all directions and nestled blocks away from The Portland Center for Performing Arts & Arlene Schnitzer Hall, downtown was overdue for a venue like this.
As a former executive chef for the Portland Center for Performing Arts, Concannon fell in love with the area’s potential, especially given it hosts two Farmer’s Markets during the growing season. Having owned two restaurants for eleven years on the east coast with Mr. Smith, opening Westcafe was an easy decision to make.
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Hello Doug and Sean,
WE3 Jazz Trio is interested in playing in your venue. Our musicianship and professional experience will fit perfectly in your setting.
Please feel free to learn more about us at http://www.myspace.com/ericabatepdx . If you would like an actual CD and promo pack we would be happy to send you one.
We look forward to working with you.
Please contact us with available booking dates.
Thank you,
Eric Abate
le temps passe, le jazz reste!
http://www.myspace.com/ericabatepdx
503-232-4158
Sean,
Theresea, my older daughter graduated from high school last week and is off to college in the fall. Sarah, our 13 year old, is doing well. Nancy, came to visit and be part of the celebration. She asked how you’ve been. She said the christmas cards stopped a number of years ago. I told her I’d check into it, hence this note. Give me an email back and I’ll pass the info on to mom. We would both like very much to hear from you.
Stuart
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M o u n t a i n E c h o e s - Erik Hjelt -
Mostly jazzified keyz master looking for work. You heard from Eric Abate, guitarist. I’m here to abate him a little, and say that I’m the Erik you’re really looking for. In terms of true music satisfaction,
I have what you’re looking for. I studied with George Mitchell and Randy Porter a decade ago. My influences started with Take 6, Tom Grant, Fourplay, Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, Eliane Elias and others. I am a versatile pianist with an impressive 80-100 original compositions. My music arranging is inventive, tasteful and classy.
I’ve been playing for two decades altogether.
Let me know if you’re more interested in me as a solo artist or with a trio or something. If you’d prefer to work with an agent or management company, please send me their contact info- I’ll get in touch with them first.
I look forward to sharing my joy-filled, romantic sound with you. Thank you Doug, Sean, or whomever else it concerns.
- The True Erik ^^^ Mountain Echoes ^^^
Hi Sean,
Your restuarant looks fabulous!!! I hope I get to Oregan to have a meal one day. We missed you at the reunion!
Warm Regards,
Jill Stagg
Sean, what a fabulous Venue you have created.
We are so happy to see your site and hear about the specials of the day. So great to hear the vibe is embraced by the neighborhood. Jazz in the evening - how tasteful to break into the early weekend evening. Be well and keep in touch. Muyah! Peace